Culture methods and matters needing attention of white sandalwood cactus

Many flower friends do not know much about the culture methods of white sandalwood cactus, and find that white sandalwood cactus is not particularly easy to bloom, mainly because white sandalwood cactus needs to be treated with low temperature in winter. The following editor will introduce to you the breeding methods and matters needing attention of white sandalwood cactus.

White sandalwood cactus brief introduction white sandalwood, alias little cactus whip, commonly known as Jinniu cactus, cucurbit fist. There are many flower friends who are also called white sandalwood cactus. It belongs to the genus Dalbergia of the family Cactaceae. Origin: northern Argentina. White sandalwood cactus, perennial succulent plant. The stem is not as spherical as the cactus, but is thin cylindrical, tufted, much branched, light green, and the plant type is like a "mountain peak" scattered between high and low. The low shallow ribs are 6-9, and there are dense thorns on the ribs, and there are about 15 white small radiating short thorns on one seat, without a middle thorn. In late spring and early summer, there are buds on the thorn seat on the side of the stem, the buds are covered with brown filamentous hairs, scarlet funnel-shaped flowers, more stamens, yellow, pistil 1, white, flower diameter 3.5-5 cm, open during the day, close at night, open again the next day, can open for 3-4 days. Blossom is easy, abundant and gorgeous. Culture method of white sandalwood cactus

White sandalwood cactus, like sunny, dry and well-ventilated environment. Resistant to semi-overcast and drought, afraid of moisture, high temperature and strong light. The suitable temperature for growth is 15-25 degrees Celsius. When it freezes in winter, the stem will turn red and show weakness, and it can grow slowly above 5 degrees Celsius. Adequate moisture is needed in the growing season and high temperature in summer. Be sure to pay attention to shading and ventilation. The basin soil should be kept dry in winter. Can be cultivated with general cactus flower soil.

In indoor culture of white sandalwood cactus, it is best to keep the temperature between 5 ℃ and 10 ℃ and have better light. The white sandalwood cactus blossoms only after full dormancy in winter. if the room temperature is too high, it is easy to make the white sandalwood stop dormant and begin to grow, so that it will not blossom again. After the beginning of spring, the northern region moved to the outdoors to bask in the sun in mid-April, during which time the stem of white sandalwood gradually turned dark red as the temperature rose and the light increased, that is, it began to grow into buds, and the initial stage of bud formation could not be watered until the bud grew to 1 cm. After watering, the stem of white sandalwood gradually changed from dark red to green, and could blossom one after another after 2 weeks. If the buds are not fully developed and watered, white sandalwood will immediately grow bulbs, and the small buds that have appeared will shrink, and only larger buds can blossom normally. In other words, white sandalwood after the beginning of spring only bask in the sun, do not water, when the buds sit solid before watering, which is the key to promote the flowering of white sandalwood.

The banyan variety of white sandalwood: mountain blowing, also known as Golden Pavilion. Its thin tube-shaped fleshy stem is bright yellow, which is particularly beautiful against the safflower. The intergeneric hybrid variety of white sandalwood and beautiful flower ball "Huifeng jade" appeared again after artificial cultivation: red beautiful jade brocade. Its fleshy stem, a thin tube-shaped, orange-yellow body color. Spring side crimson funnel-shaped flowers, colorful, but also quite eye-catching.

White sandalwood cactus culture matters needing attention white sandalwood cactus in summer and autumn maintenance, like other cacti, winter white sandalwood dormancy, should stop watering, keep the basin soil slightly dry as well. The indoor temperature should be kept between 5 ℃ and 10 ℃, with good light, and it is best to place it near the window. White sandalwood only after the full dormancy in winter, will bloom, if the room temperature is too high, it is easy to make white sandalwood stop dormancy and begin to grow, so it will not blossom again.

After the beginning of spring, the northern region moves outside to bask in the sun in mid-April, during which time it is not allowed to water. As the temperature rises and the light increases, the stem of white sandalwood gradually becomes dark red, that is, it begins to grow buds, which cannot be watered until the buds grow to 1 cm. After watering, the stem of white sandalwood gradually changed from dark red to green, and could blossom one after another after 2 weeks. If the buds are not fully developed and watered, white sandalwood will immediately grow bulbs, and the small buds that have appeared will shrink, and only larger buds can blossom normally.

The cactus culture method first uses the soil: the cactus likes the soil which contains enough nutrition and is loose and transparent. Therefore, it is necessary to prepare special cultivation soil. You can use 4 parts of vermiculite, 4 parts of fine sand, 2 parts of fully mature humus, mix well and set aside. The prepared culture soil should be barely clumped by hand, and it is better to let go.

Although cactus is a drought-tolerant plant in the plant kingdom, like all plants, it is inseparable from water. The amount of water should vary from season to season.

In spring, master the word "suitable". The outside temperature is not high in spring, so only a small amount of water is needed.

In summer, master the word "wet". The summer sun is strong, the temperature is high, if watered too much, it may cause rotten roots, but if lack of water, some plants will appear scorched spots, wrinkling phenomenon, reducing ornamental value. Often spray to the cultivation place, can increase the air humidity, reduce the ambient temperature, but also let the stem absorb water. In autumn, master the word "more". In autumn, cactus plants have entered a vigorous growth stage. At the same time, some cactus in winter such as crab claw orchid, cactus finger and so on in autumn flower bud differentiation, need adequate water and fertilizer, nature is also crisp autumn, Rain Water is less, should be watered more.

In winter, master the word "control". In winter, most of the plants go into dormancy, just keep the basin soil moist, at this time, if too much watering may cause stem base rot.

The above content is the introduction of the breeding methods and matters needing attention of the white sandalwood cactus. After you read it, do you have a little understanding of the white sandalwood cactus? In fact, a good cactus should first be considered from the aspects of watering and fertilization: watering, fertilization and basin soil have a very close relationship.

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